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Prime Minister to visit Jharkhand tomorrow
To Inaugurate Medical Colleges at Hazaribagh, Dumka and Palamu
Foundation Stone for the Centre for Tribal Studies, Acharya Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh to be laid
To unveil several Development Projects
To interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana – Ayushman Bharat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Hazaribagh and Ranchi in Jharkhand tomorrow on 17 February. He will unveil multiple Projects pertaining to health, education, water supply and sanitation. Several projects are expected to benefit the tribal population of Jharkhand.
At Hazaribagh, Prime Minister will unveil following projects:
The Prime Minister will inaugurate three medical college buildings at Hazaribagh, Dumka and Palamu. He will lay the Foundation Stone for four 500-bedded hospitals at Hazaribagh, Dumka, Palamu and Jamshedpur.
PM will inaugurate four Rural Water Supply Schemes in Ramgarh and Hazaribagh districts. He will lay the Foundation Stone for an additional six Rural Water Supply Schemes in these two districts, and an Urban Water Supply Scheme in Hazaribagh.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Sahibganj Sewerage Treatment Plant, and the Madhusudan Ghat, under the Namami Gange initiative.
Women Engineering College Building in Ramgarh will also be inaugurated by PM.
Foundation Stone for water supply schemes in areas inhabited by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups will also be laid by PM.
The Prime Minister will also lay the Foundation Stone for the Centre for Tribal Studies, Acharya Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh.
PM will distribute cheques to select beneficiaries to mark the launch of DBT scheme for farmers to purchase mobile phones under e-NAM.
The Prime Minister will distribute packed milk to select school-children to mark the launch of Gift Milk Scheme for students in government schools to improve nutritional status.
At Ranchi, the Prime Minister Modi will interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana – Ayushman Bharat.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Scholarship Programmes
The State-wise details of funds sanctioned under Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Schemes and Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Scheme , from 2014-15 to 2021-22 is annexed.
All aspects including raising the number and amount of scholarships are looked into by the Ministry during the process of scheme revision which is a continuous process.
The budget allocation for educational empowerment of minority communities which was Rs. 1888.50 Crore in 2013-14 has been increased to Rs. 2515.00 Crore in BE 2022-23. The distribution of Scholarship among the States/UTs is made on the basis of population of minorities in the State/UT as per the Census. It was based on Census 2001 up to 2017-18 and thereafter, it is based on Census 2011.
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Annexure
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State-wise details of Scholarships Sanctioned under 4 Scholarship Schemes 
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S.No.
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States/UTs
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Amount of Scholarships Sanctioned
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1
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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416.81
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2
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TELANGANA
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607.50
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3
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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0.03
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4
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ASSAM
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977.53
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5
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BIHAR
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773.74
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6
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CHHATTISGARH
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41.71
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7
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GOA
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4.67
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8
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GUJARAT
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474.22
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9
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HARYANA
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64.89
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10
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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6.60
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11
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JAMMU AND KASHMIR
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788.51
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12
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JHARKHAND
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261.53
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13
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KARNATAKA
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1,375.19
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14
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KERALA
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1,465.30
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15
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LADAKH
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8.87
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16
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MADHYA PRADESH
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400.90
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17
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MAHARASHTRA
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931.67
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18
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MANIPUR
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140.66
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19
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MEGHALAYA
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72.18
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20
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MIZORAM
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147.11
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21
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NAGALAND
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169.77
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22
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ODISHA
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50.95
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23
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PUNJAB
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892.30
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24
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RAJASTHAN
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589.33
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25
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SIKKIM
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4.26
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26
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TAMIL NADU
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909.48
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27
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TRIPURA
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16.20
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28
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UTTAR PRADESH
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2,610.33
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29
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UTTARAKHAND
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99.72
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30
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WEST BENGAL
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1,443.52
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31
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ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR
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1.51
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32
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CHANDIGARH
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2.76
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33
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THE DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU
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0.84
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34
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DELHI
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26.43
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35
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PUDUCHERRY
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8.33
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Total
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15,785.36
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Provisional data as on 21.03.2022. Disbursement of Scholarships continues in 2021-22.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
500-bed COVID hospital, developed by DRDO in Srinagar, becomes operational
A 500-bed COVID Hospital at Khonmoh, Srinagar has become operational. The hospital has been set-up by Defence Research and Development Organisation  in a short span of 17 days and is funded by PM CARES Fund. This Covid facility includes 125 ICU beds with ventilators, of which 25 are exclusively reserved for children. Continuous oxygen supply is available for all 500 beds from 62 KL Liquid Medical Oxygen storage tanks. Hospital management and doctors and para-medical staff to run the facility are provided by administration of Union Territory of Jammu &Kashmir.
The hospital is centrally air conditioned with cooling provision for summers and heating capabilities during winters to maintain comfortable environment. There is a separate block for doctors & para-medical staff. Proper fire exits in case of emergency, provision of steel structure shed having inside refrigerator for mortuary and parking facility for vehicles have also been provided at the centre.
A control centre with Wi-Fi, CCTVs and helpline number has been established for proper monitoring and hospital management through modern system software. Due to cold weather, special arrangements have been made to accommodate 150 personnel including doctors, para-medical staff, pharmacy staff, security personnel and maintenance staff.
The hospital will provide medical care to Covid-19 patients of UT of Jammu &Kashmir in this time of pandemic.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian Team for winning T-20 World Cup for the Blind
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Team for winning the T-20 World Cup for the Blind.
Sharing a tweet by Differently Abled Cricket Council of India, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“India is proud of our athletes. Delighted that we have won the T-20 World Cup for the Blind. Congratulations to our team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours.”
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Minimum Support prices for copra for 2023 season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Minimum Support Prices  for copra for 2023 season. The approval is based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices and views of major coconut growing states.
The MSP for Fair Average Quality of milling copra has been fixed at Rs. 10860/- per quintal and for ball copra at Rs. 11750/- per quintal for 2023 season. This is an increase of Rs. 270/- per quintal for milling copra and Rs. 750/- per quintal for ball copra over the previous season. This would ensure a margin of 51.82 percent for milling copra and 64.26 percent for ball copra over the all India weighted average cost of production. The announced MSP of copra for 2023 season is in line with the principle of fixing the MSP at a level of at least 1.5 times all India weighted average cost of production as announced by the Government in the Budget 2018-19.
It is one of the important and progressive steps towards ensuring better remunerative returns to the coconut growers and improving their welfare substantively.
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.  and National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation  will continue to act as Central Nodal Agencies  for procurement of copra and de-husked coconut under Price Support Scheme .
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Honey Mission Programme launched by KVIC being implemented to promote BEE keeping activities.
The Honey Mission programme was launched by Khadi & Village Industries Commission , under the Ministry of MSME, during 2017-18 and is being implemented to promote Bee Keeping activities and provide self-sustaining employment opportunities among farmers, Adivasies and unemployed youth in rural India, especially in economically backward and remote areas. Under the programme, beneficiaries are provided with Bee Boxes, live bee colonies, tool kits and training. Till date, a total number of 15445 beneficiaries have been assisted under the programme.
Besides, under ‘A Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries’  implemented by the Ministry of MSME, traditional beekeepers are provided with sustainable employment by organizing them into clusters, and supporting them with new machineries and training. 29 Honey clusters have been approved under the scheme which will benefit 13388 beekeepers with Government of India financial assistance of Rs.68.65 crore.
Under National Beekeeping & Honey Mission  scheme under Ministry of Agriculture, scientific beekeeping is promoted for holistic growth of the sector, leading to income and employment generation, livelihood support to farm and non-farm households.
KVIC has assigned the work of evaluation / assessment study of Honey Mission to M/s CRISIL , Mumbai. The key suggestions of the report, inter alia include i) ensuring need based training & up-skilling, ii) training on financial services, credit facilities, iii) strengthening of handholding support on seasonal management and migration, iv) need on awareness on quality standards, v) formalising market linkages and branding and vi) convergence with the existing schemes for FPO building and cluster-based approach.
Under the Honey Mission programme of KVIC, it is proposed to form 08 Self Help Groups benefitting 80 beekeepers in the Bundelkhand Region in the financial year 2021-22.
This information was given by Minister for Micro. Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
SSC invites application for Combined Graduate Level Examination -2019
The Staff Selection Commission has invited applications for Combined Graduate Level Examination-2019  for filling up Group-B, Group-C posts in various ministries/departments and organisations. The examination will be held all over the country from 2 to 11 March, 2020 through a open computer based Online Competitive Examination . Only online applications will be entertained and application should be made through the website https://ssc.nic.in. The last date for receiving online application is November 25, 2019 till 5 .00 pm. Fee is exempted for all women candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD/Ex-serviceman categories are eligible for reservations in the recruitment. More details are uploaded in the websites https://ssc.nic.in and www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in. For assistance call in the following numbers 080-25502520, 9483862020 on Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
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Ministry of Railways
Railway line to be constructed along Nagpur-Mumbai Super Express way - Shri Piyush Goyal
Indian Railways signed MoU with Mahametro for introducing Mass Rapid Transit System  in Nagpur
First of its kind project in country will connect adjoining towns of Nagpur
Indian Railways and MahaMetro  today signed an MoU for linking railway line to Metro coaches on broad gauge network & creating a Mass Rapid Transit System  in Nagpur city. The MoU signing ceremony held in Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s Suresh Bhat Auditorium was witnessed by Union Minister of Railways, Finance, Corporate Affairs, and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Water Resources, Shri. Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri. Devendra Fadnavis. Chairman Railway Board Shri Ashwani Lohani and Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development Shri Mishra were also present on this occasion.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Piyush Goyal informed that, the Railway Ministry is also trying to execute a plan for setting up railway line across the national highways. One such proposal is to connect Nagpur –Mumbai Super Express Way  to Railway line connecting Nagpur-Mumbai. The construction of such a Hi speed Railway Corridor will make it feasible to cover distance between Nagpur & Mumbai in just 5 hours. Indian Railways has also allocated a record sum of 67 thousand crore rupees for development of Sub urban railway network in Mumbai which is used by one third of total Railway passengers in India.
The foundation stone laying ceremony of Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s ‘waste to energy project’ was also performed on this occasion. Foundation stone laying ceremony of project of Mahagenco to carry the coal from cluster of Mines of Western Coalfield Limited through pipe conveyor system was also done.
Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Water Resources, Shri Nitin Gadkari while speaking on rising pollution in metro cities, has advocated for ‘public transport on electricity’ on this occasion. He urged people to use public transport instead of private transport. He informed that the speed of air conditioned metro coaches running on broad gauge line of Railway will be 100 km/hr which is much more than ordinary passenger trains. He informed that this MoU signing will pave the way for towns like Bhandara, Wardha distant from Nagpur to come closer and developed into satellite cities.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis said that these three projects will be hailed as innovative steps and will be followed by nation. He informed that, water acquired from Mines and power plants is being used to irrigate over 10 thousands hectare land in Maharashtra. An MoU between VIDC  & WCL has been signed for mine water distribution, he informed on this occasion.
On the occasion a booklet titled "New Railways New Maharashtra" on Railway's development in Maharashtra was also unveiled in this function.
The programme was attended by local public representatives, officials of Maha Metro, NMC, Mahagenco, Indian Railways, officials of district administration and general public in large numbers.
Ministry of Law and Justice
e-Committee of Supreme Court releases Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings; Comments/inputs sought from stakeholders
Draft Model Rules aims to imbue greater transparency, inclusivity and foster access to justice
The e-Committee, Supreme Court of India has released the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings and has invited inputs, feedback and suggestions on it from all the stakeholders. TheDraft Model Rulesare available on the e-committee website [Click the link to Download the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings https://ecommitteesci.gov.in/document/draft-model-rules-for-live-streaming-and-recording-ofcourt-proceedings/ ). The e-Committee of Supreme Court of India along with the Department of Justice, Government of India is working under the National Policy and Action Plan for implementation of Information and Communication Technology  in the Indian Judiciary.
Suggestions and inputs on the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings can be sent in the following email ID ecommittee@aij.gov.in on or before 30.06.2021.
Dr. Justice DhananjayaY. Chandrachud,the Supreme Court Judge and Chairperson of e-Committee, has writtena letter to all Chief Justices of the High court calling for the inputs and suggestions on the draft Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings. He mentions in the letter that the right of access to justice, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution encompasses the right to access live court proceedings. To imbue greater transparency, inclusivity and foster access to justice, the e-Committee has undertaken the project of live streaming of court proceedings on priority. This will enable access to live court proceedings, including on matters of public interest to citizens, journalists, civil society, academicians and law students on a real time basis, which was not otherwise possible owing to geographical, logistical or infrastructural issues.
A sub-committee consisting of judges of the Bombay, Delhi, Madras and Karnataka High Courts was constituted to frame model live streaming rules. The sub-committee has held extensive deliberations. It took into account the principles enunciated in the decision of the Supreme Court in SwapnilTripathi v Supreme Court of India, 10 SCC 639 including the concerns of privacy and confidentiality of litigants and witnesses, matters relating to business confidentiality, prohibition or restriction of access to proceedings or trials stipulated by Central or State legislation and in some cases to preserve the larger public interest owing to the sensitivity of the case. These model rules provide a balanced regulatory framework for live streaming and recording of court proceedings.
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Ministry of Finance
Government reviews the currency circulation in the country
Government and RBI have taken all steps to meet unusual demand of the currency
Adequate reserves of currency to meet the rising demands
Non Functional ATMS to be normalized soon
There are reports of cash shortages and some ATMs running dry of cash or becoming non-functional in some parts of the country.
There has been unusual spurt in currency demand in the country in last three months. In the current month, in the first 13 days itself, the currency supply increased by Rs.45000 crores. This unusual spurt in demand is seen more in some parts of the country like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, MP and Bihar.
The Government of India with the Reserve Bank of India have taken all steps to meet this unusual demand. We had adequate reserves of currency notes which have been used to meet fully the extraordinary demand generated so far. We continue to have in stock adequate currency notes of all denominations, including of Rs.500, 200 and Rs.100 to meet any demand.
The Government would like to assure all the people that there have been adequate supply of currency notes which have met entire demand so far. The government would also like to assure that it would be supplying adequate currency notes to meet even higher levels of demand if such demand were to continue in the coming days/months.
The Government is taking all steps to ensure that ATMs are supplied with cash and to get non-functional ATMs normalised at the earliest.
Ministry of Finance
Revised Press Release with reference to Press Release issued on 5.10.2020 for Auction for Sale  of ‘5.09% GS 2022’, Auction for Sale  of ‘5.77% GS 2030’, Auction for Sale  of ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2033’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘ 6.80% GS 2060’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.09 per cent Government Stock, 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘5.77 per cent GS, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 13,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘6.80% Government Stock, 2060’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore against each of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on October 9, 2020  using multiple price method.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on October 9, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 12.00 Noon and 12.30 p.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 12.00 Noon and 1.00 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on October 9, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on October 12, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala participates in International Day of Yoga celebrations at Modhera Sun Temple, Mehsana, Gujarat
The worldwide acceptance of Yoga is a matter of pride for India: Shri Parshottam Rupala
Shri Parshottam Rupala performs Yoga with over 5000 farmers and people of Gujarat
The Government of India celebrated 8th International Day of Yoga  on 21st June, 2022. As the 8th IDY is falling in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav year, the Government of India under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister celebrated the event at 75 iconic sites across the country besides 75 locations across the world by different Indian embassies abroad with the “Guardian Ring” concept.The main theme of the 8th IDY is “Yoga for Humanity”.
The main event of mass Yoga was organized at Mysuru Palace, Mysuru, Karnataka under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, from where he addressed the events virtually today.
Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, graced the event today at Modhera Sun Temple, Mehsana, Gujarat as Chief Guest in august presence of Shri Rushikesh Patel, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat,ShrimatiShardaben Patel, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Mehsana, Shri Raman Bhai, MLA, Bijapur and Shri Rajni Kant Patel, MLA, Bechraji.
Union Minister participated in the Common Yoga Protocol  along with more than five thousanddairy farmers as well as local dignitaries, students etc. Member Dairy farmers of the Mehsana District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd. also participated in the event.
Addressing the Yogotsav, Shri Parshottam Rupala stated that the worldwide acceptance of Yoga is a matter of pride for India, as Yoga is an integral part of our cultural and spiritual heritage.
Shri Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat also addressed the event virtually and highlighted the importance of Yoga in our daily life.The Government of Gujarat provided all administrative and logistic support enthusiastically to make the event grand success.
The Sun Temple of Modhera, which ranks next only to the sun temple of Konarkis one of the finest examples of temple architecture in Gujarat. Built in 11th Century A.D., this temple is located in Becharaji taluka of Mehsana district, on the left bank of river Pushpavati, a tributary of river Rupen situated at a distance of 30 kms from Patan city.
Ministry of Home Affairs
“Cyber Pravah” Newsletter of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre  of Ministry of Home Affairs released
The Special Secretary  released “Cyber Pravah Newsletter of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre  under the Cyber and Information Security Division  of the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi today.
The Quarterly Newsletter – “CyberPravah”, covers information related to the various initiatives taken by I4C, MHA and States/UTs during the 2nd quarter  of the year in order to tackle cyber crime. It includes cyber crime trends/patterns, statistics, facilities created by I4C, platforms for reporting and addressing cyber crimes to make all stakeholders aware and to provide assistance in the area of cyber crime prevention, detection and investigation. It also aims to create awareness about recent developments in the field of cyber crimes and cyber crime terminology. The Newsletter will help State/Central agencies working in the area of cyber security and cyber crime.
The I4C was set up under the CIS Division in 2018, as an Agency for coordinating at the Central level and to support States/UTs by providing a common framework in their fight against cybercrimes.
I4C is also spreading mass awareness through various social media handles in the name of ‘CyberDost’ by providing cyber safety tips at frequent intervals for the public.